The 2013 Theme is “Connections”

Connection 1. The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship. 2. That which connects or joins together; bond; tie.“At the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exists a silent pulse of rhythm, a complex wave of forms and resonances, which is absolutely individual and unique, and yet which connects us to everything in the universe” - George Leonard

When asked to describe in one word why she creates art, curator Judy Shintani responded, “Connections”. Connections can be physical or ethereal. They can be about memories, history, or the here and now. Connections can tie us to places, things, or people. It is the desire to connect and communicate that is at the heart of creating. Doctors Without Borders is also based upon an aspiration to connect, establish relationships, nourish, heal and make a difference in the world.